Steven Lee Allen

Steven Lee Allen, 66, Burlington, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the Coffey County Hospital, Burlington, Kansas.

Steven was born August 11, 1955 to William B. and Barbara LeMae (Muller)) Allen at Forbes Air Force Base, Topeka, Kansas

He is preceded in death by his father, William B. Allen, grand-parents; Roy J. & Edith C. Muller, Marvin (Sr.) and Effie Mae Allen,, Aunts; Virginia Smith, Cora Nelle Muller, & Leota Allen, and Uncles; Marvin Allen, Jr. & LeRoy Muller.

Surviving are his mother; Barbara Muller Allen Forrester, Kiowa, Oklahoma, sister; Rhenda Crippen (Jamie), Kiowa, Oklahoma, cousin; Lee Charles Muller, aunt; Wanda Dart (Gary), nephews; Curtis Dunham, Steven & Craig Brecheisen, and many cousins. .

Steven lived at KNI in Topeka for about 20 years, moved to Hartford, Kansas for 15 years and had lived in Burlington the last 21 years. He worked at COF in Burlington, Kansas.  Steven loved listening to music and ballgames on his radio. He was disappointed if he didn’t get a new one for Christmas or his birthday. He was a joy to be around and loved to just be with people and hear them talking. He liked to stay at the motel so he could go swimming in the summer. He was a proud participant in Special Olympics participating in the softball throw among his events.

Funeral services will be held at the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia, on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. The service will be conducted by Rev. Jay Hale, First Baptist Church, Burlington, Kansas.  Burial will follow in the Americus Cemetery, Americus, Kansas.  The family will greet friends one hour before the service.

The family requests no flowers. Contributions to Special Olympics may be sent in care of the funeral home; PO Box #175. Emporia, Kansas 66801